Mavis Pusey 1928-2019 Growing up in Jamaica, Pusey learned to sew from her aunt; one of her first jobs was cutting fabric in a garment factory in Kingston. At eighteen, she relocated to New York to study at the Traphagen School of Fashion. After earning a scholarship from the Ford Foundation, she decided to pursue a career as an artist and transferred to the Art Students League. There, she studied painting and printmaking while working part-time in a bridal gown boutique. In the mid-1960s, Pusey moved to London to work as a patternmaker for Singer. Over the next…
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The 13th African Games are in full swing in Ghana, but the high cost of hosting the event amid a time of economic turmoil has brought scrutiny.An outlay of almost $250m (£195.2m) has been committed on the multi-sport event, with government opposition declaring it a “misplaced priority” for a nation which is heavily indebted, enduring high rates of inflation and suffering the effects of the regional cost of living crisis.”I really don’t think we have our priorities right as a nation,” opposition MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told BBC Sport Africa.”We have been declared insolvent, bankrupt and downgraded by all sovereign…
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Embracing Inclusion and DiversityInternational Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is a global observance that honors the achievements of women, while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This day provides a vital opportunity for communities around the world to focus on the principles of inclusion and diversity, recognizing the essential roles that women of all backgrounds play in economic, social, and political spheres. In 2024, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is crucial to delve deeper into the significance of embracing inclusion and diversity, not only as a moral or…
Urrggh…working for a living A travel blog needs travel, right? Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of being jetsetters or professional wayfarers. In the real world, we’re punching the clock, counting our hard-earned randelas, and pining for the next long weekend that never seems to arrive. We fantasize about globe-trotting, but the closest we get to an exotic destination is watching Netflix’s latest travel docuseries from the couch. Yes folks, it’s not all glamour and adventures. Most of us have day jobs. So uncool! The land of no vacations when you’re leave-less or when you get ‘basic’ leave,…
Sub-Saharan Africa: Two steps forward, one step back At the beginning of 2024, the share of women in parliaments across sub-Saharan Africa was 27.3%, a 0.8-percentage-point increase relative to 12 months previously and the third highest among all regions in the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, elections were held in 2023 for 18 chambers in 13 countries. On average, 19.1% of those elected across the region were women – an increase of 3.9 percentage points when compared with women’s representation following the previous renewals for these same chambers. This was the biggest increase recorded across all regions in the world in 2023.…
The Africa Channel will tap the TED Talks catalogue of video interviews to create a new series set to debut on the network in June.The TED Talks on TAC will feature fresh perspectives on storytelling, culture, conversation and identity from authors, celebrities, sports icons and artists with unique points of view, according to network officials. The first set of topics and speakers will include such icons as television producer Shonda Rhimes, tennis all-star Serena Williams and TV personality Gayle King, said the network.The collaboration between TAC and the non-profit TED company will also look to establish an annual TED X…
Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine is at the heart of a documentary that charts his electoral challenge to long-time ruler Yoweri Museveni. The film was nominated for an Oscar. Issued on: 12/03/2024 – 10:42 3 min Bobi Wine: The People’s President, directed by Christopher Sharp and Moses Bwayo, puts the focus on Bobi, his supporters and his wife Barbara “Barbie” Itungo Kyagulanyi, an author, philanthropist and human rights activist.Praised at festivals all over the world, it is now in American cinemas, and Wine hopes the Oscar nomination will help it reach a bigger audience.This film tells the story of…
Africa is a land of superlatives and contrasts, a great tourism destination with diverse attractions and enriching experiences for everyone. From the most breathtaking landscapes, to fabled islands there is a lot to experience during your holiday. The continent boosts of diverse cultures and traditions in its over 54 countries as well as the largest and most diverse wildlife concentrations on earth.From the majestic mountains like Kilimanjaro Mountains to amazing world wonders like the Great pyramids, Africa has something for everyone to explore and experience on a holiday.As a continent, Africa is made of 54 countries, each with distinct attractions…
Samuel Boadu during the 2021 CAF Champions League football match between Wydad Casablanca and Hearts of Oak held at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 24 October 2021 ©BackpagePix by Thando Mpembe Wednesday Mar 06, 2024. 11:00 Ghana Premier League title hopefuls Berekum Chelsea have finally appointed a new head coach after acquiring the services of Samuel Boadu on a one-year contract. The Blues had been in the market for a new man at the helm since Christopher Ennin departed Golden City Park during the mid-season break. Boadu had been working with the Ghana under-20 team following his exit…
At the Hayden Fairgrounds, 398 S. Poplar St., two ladies will launch a new dress rental service on March 16 with an “Under the Sea” fashion display.Partnering with friend Liz Spinazzola to arrange the fashion event, Nicole Longo stated, “It’s really expensive to buy a dress that you might wear once.” “The purpose is to display clothes that may be rented right here in the city.We aimed to transform the way individuals view formal wear and provide a means for them to enjoy the thrill of donning beautiful gowns without having to worry about breaking the bank.The company will sell…